In this role, Mr. Byrnes will work closely with the MSG Entertainment management team to support the long-term direction of the company. He will provide strategic financial information on all facets of the business and oversee the financial matters of the company, including the functions of financial planning and analysis, control, treasury, investor relations, tax and management. ‘supply. Current MSG Entertainment Executive Vice President and CFO Mark H. FitzPatrick will stay with the company until April 1 to help with the transition. Mr. Byrnes will report to the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, James L. Dolan.

Mr. Dolan said, “We are very pleased that David is joining MSG Entertainment at such a pivotal time for the company. He brings extensive financial and operational experience in the media and entertainment industries, which will prove invaluable as we continue to advance the Company’s key initiatives. We also thank Mark for his contributions and wish him good luck in his future endeavors. “

Mr. Byrnes said, “I am delighted to join MSG Entertainment and look forward to working with the management team of the company and the entire finance department to help us ensure that we continue to deliver excellence. in our financial operations and leading key business priorities. “

Mr. Byrnes most recently served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Finance for ViacomCBS, where he was responsible for the company’s budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning processes. He joined CBS Corporation in 2008 before the company merged with Viacom in 2019. His previous roles at CBS Corporation include that of Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, as well as senior positions in the Finance division; Internal Audit; Technology financing; and business development functions. Prior to joining CBS, Mr. Byrnes held various leadership roles for over five years at Automatic Data Processing, including as Division Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Financial Reporting and Policy. He began his career in finance in the audit department of KPMG, where he spent 11 years.

Mr. Byrnes holds a BBA from Pace University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He is also a chartered accountant.

About Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment. The Company presents or hosts a wide range of events in its diverse collection of venues: Madison Square Garden in New York City, the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and the Beacon Theater; and the Chicago Theater. MSG Entertainment is also building a new, state-of-the-art venue in Las Vegas, MSG Sphere at The Venetian. In addition, the Company presents the original production – the Christmas show with the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces the Boston Calling Music Festival. The company’s two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG +, offer a wide range of live sports content and other programming. Under the umbrella of MSG Entertainment is also Tao Group Hospitality, with entertainment and nightlife brands such as: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, Cathedral, Hakkasan and Omnia. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

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KEYWORD: NEW YORK UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA

INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BASKETBALL SPORTS FINANCE ENTERTAINMENT HOCKEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EVENTS / CONCERTS GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT THEATER MUSIC

SOURCE: Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

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